[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Gas Key Install

Posted: 2/17/2006 9:16:30 PM EDT

I just got hold of a used Smith Enterprise carrier that does not have a gas key on it. Where do I find a gas key, and is there anything specific I should know about puting it on. I did read Tweak's staking thread, but is there anything more I should know?

Also, what is the differences in carriers. I thought I saw a thread once that explained it, but I could not find it again, Anone help?

Thanks

Posted: 2/18/2006 5:38:54 AM EDT

[#1]

Replace the bolt carrier key using red Loc-Tite as a gasket and torque the hex screws to 35-40 inch lbs. and stake them in place.

Posted: 2/18/2006 5:52:51 AM EDT

[#2]

Flow the key metal into the allen screw splines when peen'g (read do not try to peen the screws themselves).

Posted: 2/18/2006 7:22:44 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Replace the bolt carrier key using red Loc-Tite as a gasket and torque the hex screws to 35-40 inch lbs. and stake them in place.

That is the book answer, and a correct one. You can take this a step further, and lap the surfaces to ensure they are perfectly flat and seal best. If you arent already familiar with the process... then dont worry with it.

Posted: 2/18/2006 4:19:52 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks, I wouldn't have thoought of the red loctite.

Where do I get a key from? Brownell's? Midway? any others?
Brownells and midway only have DPMS keys.................

Posted: 2/18/2006 4:39:18 PM EDT

[#5]

Brownells has another companys key also that is chromed inside the tube part of the key.
www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=9821&title=AR-15%2fM16+REPLACEMENT+PARTS

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